Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
B6B6BA
RGB
182, 182, 186
HSL
240, 3%, 72%
HSB
240, 2%, 73%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 27
LAB
74, 1, -2
LCH
74, 2, 285
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 286
XYZ
45, 47, 53
LUV
74, 0, -3
HWB
240, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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